Natural Features
Situated near the borders of Ontario, Manitoba, and Minnesota,
the park lies within a transition zone where three distinct natural
environments meet -- northern, southern and prairie. The forest
is a jumble of species, with southern hardwoods such as elm, ash
and basswood growing next to Manitoba maples, and northern spruce
and jackpine.
The mix of species also shows up in the park's birdlife. The most
far from home are pelicans, who have colonized several remote islands
and waterways in the park as permanent nesting grounds. Other winged
strays include the yellow-headed blackbird and the western meadowlark,
both Prairie birds. You'll also spot the scarlet tanager, redheaded
woodpecker and Baltimore oriole, all usually found further south.
Location: About 43 kilometres north of Rainy River, near
the borders of Ontario, Manitoba, and Minnesota. Take Highway
621 north from Highway 11.
For more information:
P.O. Box 5080
Kenora, Ontario
P9N 3X9
Phone: (807) 468-2669 |
